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Missing in Nanaimo: RCMP Seek 14-Year-Old Austin Robillard, Last Seen Oct. 26

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help finding 14-year-old Austin Robillard, who was last seen on October 26, 2026. His family and police are concerned for his well-being.

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Status

Missing

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Contact details are in the article below.

Head-and-shoulders photo of a young person with dark, shaggy shoulder-length hair, wearing a black top, against a plain gray background.
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The Nanaimo RCMP are asking the public to help find 14-year-old Austin Robillard, who has not been seen since October 26, 2026. Police said he was reported missing to the Nanaimo RCMP on October 28.

According to police, Austin's family and officers are concerned for his well-being.

Description

Police describe Austin as:

  • 14 years old
  • Indigenous male
  • 183 cm (6'0")
  • 65 kg (144 lbs)
  • Brown hair
  • Brown eyes

Clothing when last seen

When he was last seen, police said Austin was wearing:

  • A black Moose Knuckles jacket with a fur-trimmed hood
  • A grey hoodie
  • Black shoes
  • A black toque

How to help

Anyone who has seen Austin Robillard or has information about where he may be is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. The police file number is 2026-36141.

Media inquiries can be directed to Reserve Constable Gary O'Brien, media relations officer with the Nanaimo RCMP, at 250-734-5445.

Local context

Nanaimo's Crime Severity Index was 106.02 in 2025, down 1.41% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 115.38, according to Statistics Canada.

About these reports

This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Official source: RCMP

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